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Alas, my back-to-school days are over, so waking up extra early yesterday to head to PS 15 Roberto Clemente Elementary School in NYC seemed like a nostalgia-flavored treat. As if that wasn't exciting enough (it's the little things, people), I was headed there for an interview with none other than Debra Messing!

Debra was at PS 15 to unveil Post-it Your Words Stick With Them, a program that highlights the power of a handwritten note and asks parents and teachers to share their notes of encouragement to kids throughout the school year. Plus, Post-it partnered with AdoptAClassroom.org to donate much-needed school supplies. Awesome.

I talked to her about the program, Smash, her obsession with Whale Wars, and more. Check it out!

What got you involved with this program?

I just really believe that personal notes on a regular basis to your children makes a difference. I love hiding Post-it notes in my son's books and backpack and on the refridgerator to let him know that I love him, to tell him to have fun, to have a good day. It makes me feel like I am supporting him, and hopefully it makes him feel during the very, very busy day that I'm with him, even when I'm not with him. Also, I am so proud that the beneficiary of this initiative is Adopt A Classroom, where much-needed school supplies are given to schools and teachers all over the country who can't afford them.

So, if you wrote a Post-it to your son right now, what would you write?

Laugh hard today.

We can't wait for Smash to return! What's new this season?

Just lots of changes; lots of new cast members. Jennifer Hudson was just on last week, and she is wonderful to work with—hearing her sing live is just a gift. And there's lots of surprises!

I heard your Will & Grace co-star Sean Hayes is coming to Smash!

I am beyond excited that Sean Hayes is coming. It's going to be a giggle-fest.

So, what's your all-time favorite episode of Will & Grace?

It's called "Das Boob," and it's the exploding water bra episode. For me, it was classic Lucille Ball.

Now on to a mini-Obsessed questionnaire! What's your current obsession?

My current obsession is 1stdibs.com. It's a website that has estate jewelry, old, old furniture, fashion... and everyday you go on and there's something else that's on there. It's a visual inspiration for me. I love it.

The TV show you're obsessed with?

Oh, Whale Wars. I'm completely obsessed with it; I've watched every season. They are so heroic. It's exciting; it's just the perfect show.

The movie you're so obsessed with you know every word?

It might be The Way We Were or The Lion King!

What's been your craziest Hollywood moment so far?

I think walking into the bathroom at the Met Ball and seeing Vanessa Redgrave smoking a cigarette at the sink. [laughs]

Next time you have time to yourself, what are you going to do?

Read. Right now I'm in the middle of a book called Canada, and I'm loving it.

Image courtesy of Post-it

Anna MoesleinAssistant editor and entertainment writer. University of Missouri grad. Will listen to any song and watch any TV show, movie, or cute puppy video at least once (but probably twice). Eats ice cream or fro-yo daily—extra points if it has coconut.